OPENING PRAYER
The earth is the Lord’s for he made it: O come, let us adore him. BCP 33
THE REFRAIN
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 ESV
THE WORD OF GOD/A READING
The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into andover vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do.
Then the word of the Lord came to me: “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the Lord. Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.
Jeremiah 18:1-6 ESV
THE REFRAIN
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 ESV
PRAYER
God, I so easily forget that you are my protector and I try to protect myself. Rid me of this habit. May I lean into you when I need help. May I trust you and remember that you want good things for me and my family. – Rachel
CONCLUSION
The Collect At the Close of the Day (BCP, 121)Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.